Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has warned that his administration will not tolerate lawlessness in the state’s physical development, stressing that no building must rise without a valid planning permit. The governor, represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Samuel Egube, gave the charge on Friday at a stakeholder forum organised by the Lagos State […]
The Federal Government has cancelled the parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday, October 1. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. “The Federal Government wishes to announce the cancellation of the Independence Anniversary parade, previously […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its affiliate unions to begin mobilisation for a possible nationwide strike following the ongoing dispute between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The move comes after PENGASSAN accused the refinery of illegally dismissing over 800 Nigerian employees. In […]
Seychelles is set for a presidential election run-off after no candidate secured an outright majority. Opposition leader Patrick Herminie won 48.8% of the vote, while incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan received 46.4%, the electoral commission announced. According to the electoral rules, a candidate must obtain more than 50% of the vote to be declared the winner, […]
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday following days of deadly unrest which the United Nations says left at least 22 people dead. “I have decided to terminate the functions of the Prime Minister and the government,” Rajoelina said in a televised national address. He said that Prime Minister Christian Ntsay and other […]
The Police in Sokoto State said the full enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement for motorists will commence on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufai, in a statement on Tuesday, said vehicle owners who require permits are expected to complete their registration through the official portal before the enforcement […]
The Federal Government is set to arraign human rights activist Omoyele Sowore on a five-count charge for allegedly posting false statements about President Bola Tinubu intended to cause a breakdown of law and order, court papers show. Sowore was sighted at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ahead of the arraignment. The suit […]
